A sure way to end up on an idiot spotting page is parking like a complete dip. So parallel park against the direction of traffic, take up two parking spaces at the grocery store lot, or illegally park in a fire zone or handicapped parking space. You may not become a local celebrity, but your car sure will.

2. Fail at Beach Driving

BMW stuck in the sand at Old Town Beach, Southampton Village. Photo credit: Christopher Broich

So much idiot spotting has to do with cars, such as motorists trying to take a 2-wheel-drive sedan on the beach and getting stuck in the sand. But even drivers of 4×4 vehicles can suck at driving on sand. Earlier this year, Tonight Show host and Sagaponack resident Jimmy Fallon sheepishly admitted that he got his Range Rover stuck on the beach and had to be rescued by Hammer Towing. If you do get your vehicle stuck in the sand, don’t make Fallon’s mistake: calling 911. Call a towing company first.

3. Pass Out Drunk in Public

If you fall sleep on a sidewalk bench while bar hopping, and your friends just leave you there all night, find better friends. As a consolation, you can rest assured that someone will snap your photo and put it on Facebook.

4. Ride a Bicycle

Photo credit: m-gucci/iStock/Thinkstock

You don’t actually have to do anything stupid or irresponsible. Just ride a bicycle in the bicycle lane with the flow of vehicular traffic—like you’re supposed to—and someone in a car or truck will take your photo and post it on Facebook with a snide comment. What did you do wrong? You rode a bicycle, jerk!

5. Hit a Low Bridge

A U-Haul gets stuck under a bridge in East Hampton.Photo credit: Heather R. Dunn-Kostura

The Hamptons has a few bridges with very low clearance, which people who rent moving trucks never realize until after they have plowed into a train trestle. When you see that 9′-9″ sign, just keep moving ahead if internet fame is your goal.